Bishop Cap Hills Area

Past ProducerFluorine-FluoriteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDona Ana
Coordinates32.19736, -106.59640

Commodities

PrimaryFluorine-Fluorite
TertiaryBarium-Barite, Lead, Copper, Uranium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1944
Last Production1972
Discovery Year1922
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013575

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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